{"id":731,"date":"2024-05-01T16:44:21","date_gmt":"2024-05-01T16:44:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/risingstarcorp.org\/?page_id=731"},"modified":"2024-05-20T17:26:27","modified_gmt":"2024-05-20T17:26:27","slug":"federalmentorprotegeprogram","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/risingstarcorp.org\/index.php\/federalmentorprotegeprogram\/","title":{"rendered":"Federal Mentor-Prot\u00e9g\u00e9 Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FE6600&#8243; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/risingstarcorp.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/bg-title-about.webp&#8221; parallax=&#8221;on&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;60px||80px||false|false&#8221; bottom_divider_style=&#8221;asymmetric2&#8243; bottom_divider_color=&#8221;#f7f7f7&#8243; bottom_divider_flip=&#8221;horizontal&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; 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_builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][dipl_logo_slider logo_per_slide=&#8221;1&#8243; slider_loop=&#8221;on&#8221; pause_on_hover=&#8221;off&#8221; show_arrow=&#8221;off&#8221; control_dot_active_color=&#8221;#FE8400&#8243; control_dot_inactive_color=&#8221;#432C76&#8243; logo_per_slide_tablet=&#8221;1&#8243; logo_per_slide_phone=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][dipl_logo_slider_item logo_alt=&#8221;AbilityOne Program&#8221; upload_logo_image=&#8221;https:\/\/risingstarcorp.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/US-AbilityOneProgram-Logo.webp&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/dipl_logo_slider_item][dipl_logo_slider_item logo_alt=&#8221;Source America&#8221; upload_logo_image=&#8221;https:\/\/risingstarcorp.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/SourceAmerica_Logo.webp&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/dipl_logo_slider_item][\/dipl_logo_slider][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#E7ECEF&#8221; header_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; header_4_font=&#8221;|300|||||||&#8221; header_4_text_color=&#8221;#432C76&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span>During the past 24 months, the <strong>AbilityOne Program<\/strong> has been enhanced and modernized and federal agencies have provided additional support.<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#E7ECEF&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Our Value Proposition to Mentors<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Three main takeaways<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_3,1_3,1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;What?&#8221; use_icon=&#8221;on&#8221; image_icon_background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; header_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#274C77&#8243; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">New Federal<br \/>Mentor-Proteg\u00e9 Program<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;How?&#8221; use_icon=&#8221;on&#8221; image_icon_background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; header_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#274C77&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Mandatory Source<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Why?&#8221; use_icon=&#8221;on&#8221; image_icon_background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; header_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#274C77&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Designated Sole-Source Contracts do not expire<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Top 10 reasons<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">for your company to consider participating in the new <strong>SourceAmerica Mentor-Prot\u00e9g\u00e9 Program<br \/><\/strong>under the AbilityOne Program (SAMPP)<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;30px|30px|0px|30px|false|false&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset1&#8243; box_shadow_vertical=&#8221;0px&#8221; box_shadow_blur=&#8221;12px&#8221; box_shadow_spread=&#8221;-6px&#8221; box_shadow_color=&#8221;#64748B&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. <span style=\"color: #6096ba;\">New:<\/span><\/strong><span><\/span><strong><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>Updates to the program could result in a ~$4B increase in AbilityOne spending.<\/p>\n<ol><\/ol>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#494949&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;30px|30px|0px|30px|false|false&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset1&#8243; box_shadow_vertical=&#8221;0px&#8221; box_shadow_blur=&#8221;12px&#8221; box_shadow_spread=&#8221;-6px&#8221; box_shadow_color=&#8221;#64748B&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Benefits of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sourceamerica.org\/mentorprotege\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.sourceamerica.org\/mentorprotege&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1714660868663000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2QKd_RlCgSYEZNitpHs1O_\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">new SourceAmerica Mentor-Prot\u00e9g\u00e9 Program\u00a0<\/a>under the AbilityOne Program (SAMPP).<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #6096ba;\"><strong>New:<\/strong><\/span> The SAMPP team can market directly to the government.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #6096ba;\"><strong>New:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>The government can designate the Mentor-Prot\u00e9g\u00e9 team as a sole source<\/li>\n<li>FAR Subpart 8.7 defines the AbilityOne Program products and services as a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.acquisition.gov\/far\/part-8\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.acquisition.gov\/far\/part-8&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1714660868663000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0Z7s2Nne0Q9sM6rD4W11MQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">mandatory source<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Awards are not GAO protestable.<\/li>\n<li>AbilityOne Program contracts are not recompeted as long as the government needs the service and performance standards are maintained.<\/li>\n<li>As the FAR defines, the AbilityOne Program requirement supersedes the SBA\u2019s small business program requirement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;30px|30px|0px|30px|false|false&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset1&#8243; box_shadow_vertical=&#8221;0px&#8221; box_shadow_blur=&#8221;12px&#8221; box_shadow_spread=&#8221;-6px&#8221; box_shadow_color=&#8221;#64748B&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. <span style=\"color: #6096ba;\">New:<\/span><\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>The AbilityOne Commission updated the program\u2019s<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.abilityone.gov\/laws,_regulations_and_policy\/documents\/Commission%20Policy%2051.403%20Determining%20Eligibility%20of%20Participating%20Employees%20-%20Jan%201,%202024%20-%20signed%20-%20508.pdf\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/www.abilityone.gov\/laws,_regulations_and_policy\/documents\/Commission%2520Policy%252051.403%2520Determining%2520Eligibility%2520of%2520Participating%2520Employees%2520-%2520Jan%25201,%25202024%2520-%2520signed%2520-%2520508.pdf&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1714660868663000&amp;usg=AOvVaw24EcZE3T_i7FzkgOOiB5L-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">definition of qualifying disabilities<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.abilityone.gov\/laws,_regulations_and_policy\/documents\/Commission%20Policy%2051.403%20Determining%20Eligibility%20of%20Participating%20Employees%20-%20Jan%201,%202024%20-%20signed%20-%20508.pdf\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/www.abilityone.gov\/laws,_regulations_and_policy\/documents\/Commission%2520Policy%252051.403%2520Determining%2520Eligibility%2520of%2520Participating%2520Employees%2520-%2520Jan%25201,%25202024%2520-%2520signed%2520-%2520508.pdf&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1714660868663000&amp;usg=AOvVaw24EcZE3T_i7FzkgOOiB5L-\">.<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>Participating employees\u2019 eligibility has been expanded from only \u201cseverely disabled\u201d to now being aligned with documentation from the Social Security Administration (SSA) or\u00a0 Department of Veterans Affairs.<\/p>\n<ol><\/ol>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;30px|30px|0px|30px|false|false&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset1&#8243; box_shadow_vertical=&#8221;0px&#8221; box_shadow_blur=&#8221;12px&#8221; box_shadow_spread=&#8221;-6px&#8221; box_shadow_color=&#8221;#64748B&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. <span style=\"color: #6096ba;\">New:<\/span><\/strong><span> The AbilityOne Program&#8217;s traditional \u201clines of business\u201d (i.e., services) have been expanded to include information technology, cybersecurity, engineering, call centers, aircraft maintenance, warehousing, and other NAICS.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol><\/ol>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;30px|30px|0px|30px|false|false&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset1&#8243; box_shadow_vertical=&#8221;0px&#8221; box_shadow_blur=&#8221;12px&#8221; box_shadow_spread=&#8221;-6px&#8221; box_shadow_color=&#8221;#64748B&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. <span style=\"color: #6096ba;\">New: <\/span><\/strong>New services are provided\u200b<span>\u00a0<\/span>a longer transition lead times to establish disability labor ratios<\/p>\n<ol><\/ol>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;30px|30px|0px|30px|false|false&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset1&#8243; box_shadow_vertical=&#8221;0px&#8221; box_shadow_blur=&#8221;12px&#8221; box_shadow_spread=&#8221;-6px&#8221; box_shadow_color=&#8221;#64748B&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>6. <span style=\"color: #6096ba;\">New:<\/span><\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>SAMPP Prot\u00e9g\u00e9s and Mentors can combine past performance qualifications.<\/p>\n<ol><\/ol>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;30px|30px|0px|30px|false|false&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset1&#8243; box_shadow_vertical=&#8221;0px&#8221; box_shadow_blur=&#8221;12px&#8221; box_shadow_spread=&#8221;-6px&#8221; box_shadow_color=&#8221;#64748B&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>7. <span style=\"color: #6096ba;\">New: <\/span><\/strong><span><\/span>The Wounded Warrior Program supports service-disabled recruiting and staffing needs for the SAMPP.<\/p>\n<ol><\/ol>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;30px|30px|0px|30px|false|false&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset1&#8243; box_shadow_vertical=&#8221;0px&#8221; box_shadow_blur=&#8221;12px&#8221; box_shadow_spread=&#8221;-6px&#8221; box_shadow_color=&#8221;#64748B&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>8. <span style=\"color: #6096ba;\">New:<\/span><\/strong><strong><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>The AbilityOne Program objectives are aligned with<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abilityone.gov\/documents\/U.S.%20AbilityOne%20Commission%20-%20EO%2013985%20Equity%20Action%20Plan%20-%202022%20Final.pdf\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.abilityone.gov\/documents\/U.S.%2520AbilityOne%2520Commission%2520-%2520EO%252013985%2520Equity%2520Action%2520Plan%2520-%25202022%2520Final.pdf&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1714660868663000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1_bNsNmHdxsCyThnicyjoo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Executive Order 13985<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ol><\/ol>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;30px|30px|0px|30px|false|false&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset1&#8243; box_shadow_vertical=&#8221;0px&#8221; box_shadow_blur=&#8221;12px&#8221; box_shadow_spread=&#8221;-6px&#8221; box_shadow_color=&#8221;#64748B&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>9. <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whitehouse.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Increasing-the-Participation-of-Americans-with-Disabilities-in-Federal-Contracting.pdf\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.whitehouse.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Increasing-the-Participation-of-Americans-with-Disabilities-in-Federal-Contracting.pdf&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1714660868663000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1z7xdqsC8Yg7m2km59HcMm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">OMB Memorandums<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>requested agencies to increase their support for the AbilityOne Program.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #6096ba;\">New:<\/span><\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.abilityone.gov\/media_room\/documents\/ABOR%20Roster%20(1.31.2023).pdf\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/www.abilityone.gov\/media_room\/documents\/ABOR%2520Roster%2520(1.31.2023).pdf&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1714660868663000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1a1qV4LIoVeDBVAJzKQ79M\">AbilityOne<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.abilityone.gov\/media_room\/documents\/ABOR%20Roster%20(1.31.2023).pdf\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/www.abilityone.gov\/media_room\/documents\/ABOR%2520Roster%2520(1.31.2023).pdf&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1714660868663000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1a1qV4LIoVeDBVAJzKQ79M\">Program<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.abilityone.gov\/media_room\/documents\/ABOR%20Roster%20(1.31.2023).pdf\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/www.abilityone.gov\/media_room\/documents\/ABOR%2520Roster%2520(1.31.2023).pdf&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1714660868663000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1a1qV4LIoVeDBVAJzKQ79M\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Liaisons (ABORs)<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>can support agency program and procurement teams, as well as AbilityOne Authorized Nonprofit Agencies (NPAs).<\/li>\n<li><span><strong><span style=\"color: #6096ba;\">New: <\/span><\/strong><\/span>Agency AbilityOne Program spending goals have been established.<\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #6096ba;\">New: <\/span><\/strong>The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) classifies AbilityOne Program awards as<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dau.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/2024-01\/AbilityOne%20PowerPoint%20Presentation%2026Jan23_0.pdf\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.dau.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/2024-01\/AbilityOne%2520PowerPoint%2520Presentation%252026Jan23_0.pdf&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1714660868663000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2CVrf4wdSy1VkiayU_aurB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tier 2 for meeting Category Management goals<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong><span><span style=\"color: #6096ba;\">New:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>Some prime contracts now include mandatory AbilityOne Program workshare provisions (e.g., U.S. Air Force example<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dau.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/Migrated\/CopDocuments\/June%20ABOR%20Meeting%20PowerPoint%20FINAL%20June2023.pdf\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.dau.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/Migrated\/CopDocuments\/June%2520ABOR%2520Meeting%2520PowerPoint%2520FINAL%2520June2023.pdf&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1714660868663000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1_urRPWEngp91vBRlRdc01\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">slides 86-87<\/a>, Department of Energy<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dau.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/Migrated\/CopDocuments\/June%20ABOR%20Meeting%20PowerPoint%20FINAL%20June2023.pdf\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.dau.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/Migrated\/CopDocuments\/June%2520ABOR%2520Meeting%2520PowerPoint%2520FINAL%2520June2023.pdf&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1714660868663000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1_urRPWEngp91vBRlRdc01\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">slides 36-41<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #6096ba;\">New: <\/span><\/strong>Several other agencies have issued<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abilityone.gov\/media_room\/memoranda.html\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.abilityone.gov\/media_room\/memoranda.html&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1714660868663000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3kPZ0QQr1UePvERrusEXcr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">additional memoranda of 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